Senior Counsel

At* Concordance Healthcare Solutions*, we believe that each team member makes a difference in driving our purpose of positively impacting lives forward.  Concordance is committed to our guiding principles of financial stewardship, accountability, forward thinking, aligned relationships and an inclusive culture. This is done through maintaining an unwavering amount of respect and commitment with our employees and customers, being authentic to who we are and operating with the highest levels of integrity. Through our dedicated staff of over 900 employees, working in strategically-located distribution centers across the country, we offer dynamic supply chain solutions to the entire healthcare continuum.

We have a job opening and exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Counsel in our Tiffin, OH location. The primary role of the Senior Counsel is a position that will provide timely, accurate, and relevant advice on legal topics that relate to our business and provides guidance on all contract, compliance, and risk management issues.

Essential Functions:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and contracts, including but not limited to vendor agreements, service agreements, licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and lease agreements.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to senior management and other internal stakeholders on matters related to contract law, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and other relevant legal areas.
• Develop and implement best practices and processes for contract management, including the establishment of standard templates, negotiation guidelines, and approval procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, finance, human resources, and operations, to ensure that contracts align with the company's strategic objectives and risk appetite.
• Stay current on relevant industry laws, regulations, and best practices, and provide training and education to internal stakeholders as needed.
• Manage external legal resources, including outside counsel, as required for specialized expertise or overflow capacity.
• Oversee the resolution of contractual disputes, working closely with internal and external legal counsel, as appropriate.
• Assist in the development and execution of corporate legal strategies and initiatives.
• May require minimal travel up to 5%.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

What You will Need to be Successful:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required or combination of education and experience in a related field. 

Ohio bar admission in good standing.

A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on contract law and commercial transactions. Prior experience in a corporate legal department or as in-house counsel is strongly preferred.

Demonstrated expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, with a proven track record of success in managing risk and driving business results.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify legal issues and provide creative, practical solutions to business challenges.

Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.